Selasa, 31 Mei 2011

We Have a New Look to Our Site!

Notice anything fabulous about the NH Downloadable Books site? It's been freshened up! We hope you like it. :-)

Here are a few of the highlights to the new site:

  • The left sidebar now flies out the right, making that sidebar a lot shorter. 

  • Looking for a classic, out of copyright eBook? They can be found in the "Showcase Collections" from the left sidebar. 

  • The list of compatible eBook readers and audio players is now located at the top of the left sidebar instead of at the bottom of the page. 

  • The text can be enlarged! Click on the A's at the top-right corner of the page. 

  • The same terrific sort feature to see the available titles is still available at the top of most pages. Whenever you see it, just click on the check box "Limit to what I can check out now" and press submit. No need to actually "search" for anything.  

Let us know what you think!

Sony Reader Library Error

A Sony Reader user has reported the following error message:


Download failed, content has already been licensed to another user -475

This error occurred when using the Sony Reader Library software to open and transfer eBooks to the Sony Reader. The issue is not related to previously opening the EPUB file under another Adobe ID. It is completely related to the Sony Reader Library. 

UPDATE: http://nhdbooks.blogspot.com/2011/06/sony-reader-library-error-update.html 

Here is the solution: 
  • Instead of downloading and opening the EPUB file with the Sony Reader Library software, use Adobe Digital Editions. 
  • You may still receive the error message, but click "OK" and the message goes away and doesn't really affect the download or transfer process. 
New Error Message: (Click "OK," and click through it.)

"This ebook cannot be transferred because there is no license to view on this device or it is authorized to another user."
    You might have to change which program handles the EPUB files be default. Right now, it is likely that the Sony Reader Library is managing all of the EPUB files. (Just like how Word probably handles all of your text files.)

    Ultimately, we want you to download the file and open it with Adobe Digital Editions. Here's how to change the default program used to open the EPUB files.
    • Find a file on your computer ending with .ascm. If necessary, re-download another EPUB file from the Website >> Save the file to a known location on your computer and move onto the next step.
    • Next, right-click on the file.
    • Next, choose "Open with."
    • Browse through the list or find Adobe Digital Editions.
    • Be sure to click the check box to always open the file with this application!
    • Now, try downloading the EPUB again from the nh.lib.overdrive.com site.
    • Download a file and OPEN the file. Now, Adobe Digital Editions should automatically open the file.

    I hope this information is helpful!

    Rabu, 25 Mei 2011

    Early Returns from Apple, Android, and Blackberry Devices! (EPUB eBooks & MP3 Audiobooks Only)

    It is possible to return EPUB eBooks and MP3 audiobooks early.

    Here's how it works:

    Done with that eBook? Ready to return it? Delete it.  That's right! (It threw me for a loop, too.)
    • From the Bookshelf view >> Edit >> Delete >> Return and Delete (not just delete!)
    That's was easy!



    Returning eBooks and audiobooks back into the collection when you've finished reading them helps other people get their books faster and saves the public libraries money on additional duplicate copies -- money we can spend on even more eBooks and audiobooks! Thank you!

    New Audio Purchases for May 20, 2011

    New WMA Purchases for May 20, 2011
    Title Author(s) Format
    10th Anniversary James Patterson, Maxine Paetro, Carolyn McCormick WMA
    A to Z Mysteries, Books W-Z Ron Roy, David Pittu WMA
    Area 51 Annie Jacobsen, Copyright  WMA
    A Courtesan's Scandal Julia London, Anne Flosnik WMA
    Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? Steven Tyler, Jeremy Davidson WMA
    Dragoneye Reborn Alison Goodman, Nancy Wu WMA
    Embassytown China Mieville, Susan Duerden WMA
    The Final Storm Jeff Shaara, Paul Michael WMA
    In the Garden of Beasts Erik Larson, Stephen Hoye WMA
    The Inn at Eagle Point Sherryl Woods, Christina Traister WMA
    Jack Daniels Stories J. A. Konrath, Dick Hill and Angela Dawe WMA
    The Jefferson Key Steve Berry, Scott Brick WMA
    Lies that Chelsea Handler Told Me Chelsea Handler, Chelsea Handler WMA
    Lost in Shangri-La Mitchell Zuckoff, Mitchell Zuckoff WMA
    On Borrowed Time David Rosenfelt, Chris Ensweiler WMA
    The Post-Birthday World Lionel Shriver, Tanya Eby WMA
    The Redbreast Jo Nesbo, Robin Sachs WMA
    SEAL Team Six Howard E. Wasdin, Stephen Templin, Ray Porter WMA
    The Spy Clive Cussler, Justin Scott, Scott Brick WMA
    Vaclav & Lena Haley Tanner, Kirby Heyborne, Rebecca Lowman WMA
    Water for Elephants Sara Gruen, David LeDoux, John Randolph Jones WMA
    The Year We Left Home Jean Thompson, Cassandra Campbell WMA






    New MP3 Purchases for May 20, 2011
    Black Swan Chris Knopf, Keith Szarabajka MP3
    The Butcher's Boy Thomas Perry, Michael Kramer MP3
    Caleb's Crossing Geraldine Brooks, Jennifer Ehle MP3
    The Preacher's Bride Jody Hedlund, Mimi Black MP3
    Sleeping Dogs Thomas Perry, Michael Kramer MP3
    Vespers Rising Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman, Jude Watson, David Pittu MP3

    New eBook Purchases for May 20, 2011

    New eBook Purchases for May 20, 2011
    Title Author(s)
    The Abortionist's Daughter Elisabeth Hyde
    Absolute Power David Baldacci
    Along for the Ride Sarah Dessen
    Bad Dog Martin Kihn
    The Butcher's Boy Thomas Perry, Michael Connelly
    The Charmer Madeline Hunter
    Dangerous in Diamonds Madeline Hunter
    Dead Reckoning Charlaine Harris
    The Devil in the White City Erik Larson
    Doc Mary Doria Russell
    Embassytown China Mieville
    Every Last One Anna Quindlen
    The Final Storm Jeff Shaara
    The Help Kathryn Stockett
    In the Garden of Beasts Erik Larson
    In Too Deep Jayne Ann Krentz
    The Informant Thomas Perry
    Last Man Standing David Baldacci
    The Lincoln Lawyer Michael Connelly
    The Long Quiche Goodbye Avery Aames
    No Less Than Victory Jeff Shaara
    The Other Side of Dark Joan Lowery Nixon
    The Primal Blueprint Mark Sisson
    The Rising Tide Jeff Shaara
    Rules of Deception Christopher Reich
    Rusty Nail J. A. Konrath
    Saving Faith David Baldacci
    Shadow of Betrayal Brett Battles
    The Simple Truth David Baldacci
    The Sinner Madeline Hunter
    Sleeping Dogs Thomas Perry
    The Snowman Jo Nesbo, Don Bartlett
    The Steel Wave Jeff Shaara
    Strip Thomas Perry
    The Heart and the Fist Eric Greitens
    Unlocked Ryan G. Van Cleave
    When You Dare Lori Foster
    You Believers Jane Bradley

    Rabu, 18 Mei 2011

    Returning eBooks Early


    Unlike WMA audiobooks and Open EPUB eBooks, the MP3 audiobooks and EPUB eBooks and Kindle Books in our collection can be returned early! Fabulous news for speedy readers and everyone waiting for popular titles! Check out our full instructions on how to return eBooks back into the collection.

    Selasa, 03 Mei 2011

    Working with the Library Card Manager (Librarians Only)

    Here is a quick tutorial on adding a new library card to the OverDrive Library Card Manager. Also included is how to search for a card to remove access to OverDrive. (I don't state that very clearly on the video.) Sorry that the quality isn't very good. This screencasting is harder than you'd think!

    Senin, 02 Mei 2011

    New eBook Purchases for April 29, 2011

    New eBook Purchases
    TitleAuthor(s)
    The Abortionist's DaughterElisabeth Hyde
    Abraham LincolnSeth Grahame-Smith
    Bloody MaryJ. A. Konrath
    Chasing FireNora Roberts
    Chelsea Chelsea Bang BangChelsea Handler
    Dead BeautifulYvonne Woon
    EnduranceJack Kilborn, J. A. Konrath
    First Comes MarriageMary Balogh
    FlipMartyn Bedford
    Heist SocietyAlly Carter
    HideLisa Gardner
    How to Murder a MillionaireNancy Martin
    Impetuous InnocentStephanie Laurens
    In Too DeepJayne Ann Krentz
    Live WireHarlan Coben
    Lord of TemptationPaula Quinn
    The Medusa AMuletRobert Masello
    Nobody's DarlingTeresa Medeiros
    The Preacher's BrideJody Hedlund
    The Resisters Series, Book 1Eric Nylund
    The SaintMadeline Hunter
    The SeducerMadeline Hunter
    ShadowfeverKaren Marie Moning
    Sideways on a ScooterMiranda Kennedy
    TimeSteamJ.D. Williams
    To Sin With a ScoundrelCara Elliott
    TrappedJack Kilborn, J. A. Konrath
    A Visit from the Goon SquadJennifer Egan
    Water for ElephantsSara Gruen
    The Year of PleasuresElizabeth Berg

    New Audio Purchases for April 29, 2011

    New WMA Titles
    TitleAuthor(s)Format
    All ClearConnie Willis, Katherine KellgrenWMA
    BossypantsTina FeyWMA
    Chasing FireNora Roberts, Rebecca LowmanWMA
    EveIris Johansen, Jennifer Van DyckWMA
    The Fifth WitnessMichael Connelly, Peter GilesWMA
    FlipMartyn Bedford, Alex KalajzicWMA
    The Floor of HeavenHoward Blum, John H. MayerWMA
    Ghost CountryPatrick Lee, Jeff GurnerWMA
    The Gods of GreenwichNorb Vonnegut, Robert FassWMA
    I Shall Not WantJulia Spencer-Fleming, Suanne TorenWMA
    InfectedScott Sigler, Scott SiglerWMA
    Iron OrchidStuart Woods, Carrington MacDuffieWMA
    Lost in Shangri-LaMitchell Zuckoff, Mitchell ZuckoffWMA
    One Was a SoldierJulia Spencer-Fleming, Suzanne TorenWMA
    Please Ignore Vera DietzA.S. King, Lynde HouckWMA
    QuicksilverAmanda Quick, Anne FlosnikWMA
    The RedbreastJo Nesbo, Robin SachsWMA
    The ResistersEric Nylund, Peter BerkrotWMA
    Save MeLisa Scottoline, Cynthia NixonWMA
    Shadow of BetrayalBrett Battles, Scott BrickWMA
    The Silver BoatLuanne Rice, Blair BrownWMA
    Simply LoveMary Balogh, Rosalyn LandorWMA
    The Sixth ManDavid Baldacci, Ron McLartyWMA
    Started Early, Took My DogKate AtkinsonWMA
    Summer and the CityCandace Bushnell, Jenna Lamia,WMA
    UnlimitedJillian Michaels, Jillian MichaelsWMA
    New MP3 Titles
    TitleAuthor(s)Format
    Book of ShadowsCate Tiernan, Julia WhelanMP3
    Falling GlassAdrian McKinty, Gerard DoyleMP3
    The Preacher's BrideJody Hedlund, Mimi BlackMP3
    Random ViolenceJassy Mackenzie, Justine EyreMP3
    Stolen LivesJassy Mackenzie, Justine EyreMP3
    Tooth and NailCraig DiLouie, Steve Cooper
    MP3